Deeragun

Liz T

Veterinary Nurse

Liz began her career at Greencross Vets through the internship program, completing a Certificate II in Animal Studies before joining the Greencross Vets Deeragun team where they went on to achieve a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Liz is passionate about animal welfare and has fostered kittens as well has volunteered with the RSPCA as an animal attendant. With a growing interest in wildlife conservation, she was fortunate to take part in the Kruger Vet Project in South Africa, working alongside veterinarians with antelope, buffalo, rhinoceros and an elephant. Outside of work, Liz enjoys training her cat Loki to perform a variety of tricks including sit, stay, circles, jumping over hurdles and jumping through hoops.

Dr. Elanie N

Veterinarian

Elanie graduated as a veterinarian in South Africa in 2020 from the University of Pretoria. After working in South Africa for two years, she and her husband immigrated to Australia in 2023. Elanie has recently joined the Greencross Deeragun team in 2025.

Elaine is passionate about both medicine and surgery, with a particular interest in surgery as she looks to grow her skills in that area. The best part of the job is seeing tough cases make a full recovery and go home to their families. In her spare time, Elanie will often be fishing, snorkelling, diving or camping!

Arlee C

I have worked at Greencross since February 2023. I initially started my journey with Greencross through the Internship program they offer in August of 2022. I am now currently studying my Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing.
My passion for the animal care industry grew from my past experiences with fostering animals and the overall satisfaction of being able to nurture an animal back to good health.

I enjoy all aspects of being a vet nurse. In particular surgical procedures and general animal care. I am also eager to expand my knowledge in avian and native wildlife care.

Zarade

I began my studies with Greencross Vets in late 2016 as a School Based Trainee.
Upon completion of my studies I secured a position within the Greencross team at Deeragun, working as a junior Veterinary Nurse in 2018.
As a passionate animal lover, I aspire to continue my studies within the industry and be the best Veterinary nurse I can be.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs.
We all enjoy adventuring, exploring and going to the beach on our days off.

Serena

I have working in Greencross for almost 10 years now, and started off by studying a school-based traineeship with allowed me to receive a Certificate II in Animal Studies. After graduating from school, I started my Certificate IV in Vet Nursing to become a fully qualified vet nurse. I have worked in some capacity at all the Greencross clinics in Townsville in various different roles 😊 I am now involved in training interns through our Greencross Internship Program, as well as supporting nurses studying their Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing.

I have lived in Townsville my whole life and love spending time playing sport and exploring the outdoors; while also enjoying spending time with my cheeky pup Bambi and the naughty kitty-cat Penelope.

Dr John

Veterinary Director
I graduated as a Veterinarian in South Africa in 1995 from the University of Pretoria. Since graduating I have worked in private practice in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. I owned my own practice in Durban, South Africa for 11 years before my family and I immigrated to Australia in 2023 where I joined the team at Greencross Deeragun as Veterinary Director.

I have a love for travel, camping, canoeing, Land Rovers and the outdoors. My family and I are looking forward to the opportunity to explore Australia.

Dr Crystal

Veterinarian
Crystal was born in Townsville and grew up on a cattle property near Charters Towers.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from James Cook University in 2021, Crystal moved to Brisbane to work in a small animal practice. She returned to Townsville in 2024 with her husband and fur baby (Kiki) to be closer to family.

In her spare time, Crystal enjoys fencing (with a sword), gymnastics, reading, and training Kiki new tricks.

Aimee

Veterinary Nurse Receptionist
I have worked at Greencross Vets for over 14.5 years, as a Veterinary Nurse, Receptionist, and a Practice Manager. I’m currently working part time as I have just had a baby boy.

I started at Greencross as a School Based Trainee back in 2009. I love working in the Animal Industry as it brings me so much joy helping animals and their owners.

My favourite animal is a goat – I think they are absolutely fabulous pets and are super funny.

My hobbies outside of work are spending time with family, fishing, camping and cleaning.

Madison F

Madison was born and raised in Townsville and throughout her schooling life she frequently moved towns to Innisfail, Cairns, Mount Isa and back to Townsville. Her first veterinary experience was through school work-experience in 2013 with Townsville Vet Clinic for two weeks, it was from then on she knew that veterinary nursing was something she really wanted to do.

Upon completing high school she started studying animal health immediately at Open Colleges and completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualification, with plans to continue her education particularly in the avian field. I gained work placement with James Cook University veterinary clinic where she gained experience caring for a variety of animals such as turtles, pelicans, snakes and bilbies.

Madison then joined the team at Greencross Vets Riverway, as a placement student in early 2019, which developed into employment. A team which she boasts is, ” A fantastic supportive team and look forward to further studies alongside the team”.

During my days off she can be found further educating herself, gardening, going fishing, if you have not noticed Madison is a I very outdoorsy person and likes to spend most of her time out in the sun.

Serena Forrest

Veterinary Nurse

In 2015-16, I completed my Certificate II in Animal Studies. After graduating from school, I also completed my Certificate IV in Vet Nursing to become a fully qualified vet nurse. Initially I worked in a part-time capacity at our Deeragun clinic before moving over to Greencross Vets Hyde Park. Now I’ve come back to re-join the team at Deeragun and am very excited!

I have lived in Townsville my whole life and love spending time playing sport and exploring the outdoors; while also enjoying spending time with my cheeky pup Bambi and the naughty kitty-cat Penelope.